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EP1166885B1
EP1166885B1 EP01401488A EP01401488A EP1166885B1 EP 1166885 B1 EP1166885 B1 EP 1166885B1 EP 01401488 A EP01401488 A EP 01401488A EP 01401488 A EP01401488 A EP 01401488A EP 1166885 B1 EP1166885 B1 EP 1166885B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D83/00—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
    • B65D83/14—Containers for dispensing liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant
    • B65D83/68—Dispensing two or more contents
    • B65D83/682—Dispensing two or more contents initially separated and subsequently mixed
    • B65D83/685—Dispensing two or more contents initially separated and subsequently mixed with at least one of the contents stored in a chamber associated with the dispensing head, e.g. for mixing during dispensing
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
    • B05B11/0005—Components or details
    • B05B11/0078—Arrangements for separately storing several components
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B7/00—Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas
    • B05B7/24—Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas with means, e.g. a container, for supplying liquid or other fluent material to a discharge device
    • B05B7/2402—Apparatus to be carried on or by a person, e.g. by hand; Apparatus comprising containers fixed to the discharge device
    • B05B7/2462—Apparatus to be carried on or by a person, e.g. by hand; Apparatus comprising containers fixed to the discharge device using a carrying liquid flowing through the container for dissolving a block of solid material
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
    • B05B11/01—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use characterised by the means producing the flow
    • B05B11/02—Membranes or pistons acting on the contents inside the container, e.g. follower pistons
    • B05B11/026—Membranes separating the content remaining in the container from the atmospheric air to compensate underpressure inside the container
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
    • B05B11/01—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use characterised by the means producing the flow
    • B05B11/02—Membranes or pistons acting on the contents inside the container, e.g. follower pistons
    • B05B11/028—Pistons separating the content remaining in the container from the atmospheric air to compensate underpressure inside the container
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
    • B05B11/01—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use characterised by the means producing the flow
    • B05B11/04—Deformable containers producing the flow, e.g. squeeze bottles

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  • the present invention relates to a dispensing head and a packaging and dispensing assembly equipped with such a dispensing head.
  • a base composition especially a makeup composition or a moisturizing composition
  • active ingredients such as vitamin C, vitamin A, or any other active commonly used for its cosmetic or dermato pharmacological virtues.
  • a dispensing head and an assembly equipped with such a head, and which allows a simple and economical way to associate one or more assets with a composition base, and put in contact, only at the time of application of the mixture on the surface to be treated.
  • a dispensing head mounted, or intended to be fixedly mounted on a container containing a first product, in particular a cosmetic or care product, said dispensing head comprising a passage opening on at least one orifice product outlet, said passage passing through a cavity located upstream of the outlet orifice and in which is disposed a second product in solid or semi-solid form, so as to be brought into contact with the first product during the dispensing of the latter through said passage, said cavity having an accessible opening from outside said head, via at least one movable member articulated about an axis.
  • the movable element can, in addition to access to the opening of the cavity (particularly with a view to setting up the second product) play other roles. It can in particular act as a valve equipping the outlet orifice of the dispensing head. It can also form the cavity containing the second product. It may delimit all or part of the passage located downstream of said cavity. Finally, it can ensure the immobilization of the second product inside the cavity.
  • the dispensing head can be made in one piece obtained by molding.
  • the cost is low and its operation, in particular the establishment of a new block of said second product, is easier, and without risk of getting dirty fingers excessively.
  • the user chooses at will the asset that she wishes to associate with the basic composition. It can change whenever it wants, either after full use of the asset in place in the cavity, or in use of a particular asset. With each change, it can pass the dispensing head under the tap so as to rid the cavity and the surrounding channels of any solid residue that can remain there, thus avoiding the clogging of the distribution head channels, and / or pollution from one asset to another.
  • the movable member is movable relative to the outlet of the product. More preferably, it is movable relative to a portion of said passage located downstream of the cavity (with respect to the direction of flow of the product).
  • the movable element is intended, at least in the rest position, to seal said opening.
  • the position of rest means a position in which the movable element is not subjected to a significant stress, in particular resulting from the pressure of the product.
  • the movable member In the configuration in which the movable member delimits the housing for receiving the second product, the movable member is movable between a first position in which said opening is in communication with the outlet port, and a second position in which the opening is accessible for the purpose of setting up in particular a block of said second product.
  • the second product in solid form may be in the form of a compacted powder, a gel, a cream, a gum, or an element coated with a membrane capable of dissolving or bursting under pressure of the base composition, the essential being that the second product can, before being dissolved in the base composition, or fragmentarily carried by the latter, remain in a localized manner inside the cavity despite the fact that passage that crosses it.
  • the second product may be contained, for example in the form of a powder, inside a porous support, in particular an open-cell or semi-open-cell foam, a woven or a nonwoven, or sintered.
  • Means may be provided between the cavity and the outlet, so as to promote the mixing of the first product with the second product. Such means also make it possible to prevent the block of product in solid form being driven as it is towards the outlet orifice.
  • This latter function can also be provided by means of a member, in particular in the form of a grid, disposed between the cavity and the outlet orifice so as to retain the second product block in solid or semi-solid form, at the same time. inside the cavity.
  • the cavity containing the second product may be greater or lesser distance from the outlet.
  • the closure element may be on a face different from the face on which the outlet orifice opens, or on the same face. In the latter case, it can be provided that the cavity containing the solid product is immediately upstream of a valve equipping the outlet orifice, and opening under the pressure of the product, the valve can then constitute the mobile element referred to by the present invention.
  • the product is introduced into the cavity through the valve, for example by forcing the opening by means of a suitable tool or with a finger.
  • the mixture of the first and second products exits via the valve, which opens under the pressure of the mixture.
  • the movable element consists of a hinged flap by means of a film hinge, or any other type of articulation.
  • Locking type snap type, may be provided to lock the movable member in the closed position.
  • the second product in solid or semi-solid form can be contained inside a perforated housing carried by the movable element, and intended, in the closed position of the movable element, to be housed in said cavity.
  • One end of the perforated housing may be closed by a surface portion of the movable element, the other end being open for the introduction of the solid element, and closed by the bottom of the cavity, in the closed position of the mobile element.
  • Slits extending axially between the two ends of the housing allowing the first product to come into contact with the solid product contained in the housing and / or the mixture of the two products, to move towards the outlet orifice.
  • the dispensing head according to the invention may be shaped in the form of a push button adapted to allow the actuation of a dispensing element, in particular a pump or a valve.
  • the outlet orifice (s) may be formed inside a diffusion member, forming part of the dispensing head, and consisting in particular of a grid, a sinter, a foam, an opening valve controlled by the pressure of the product, or a nozzle, in particular vortex.
  • the outlet orifice may be closed by a valve, in particular in the form of an elastomeric blade, able to open under the pressure of the product, and to close by elastic return, when the pressure ceases.
  • a packaging and dispensing assembly comprising at least one container containing a first product and equipped with a dispensing head according to the invention.
  • the first product is contained within the tank formed inside the container, and delimited at least in part by a flexible-walled bag, or a piston.
  • the assembly according to the invention comprises two containers, each containing a first product, and each equipped with a distribution means, in particular a pump or a valve, said dispensing head being adapted to control the simultaneous actuation of each of the distribution means.
  • the container consists of a tube or a vial with deformable walls, so as to force the output of the first product by an overpressure resulting from the deformation of the walls.
  • the second product in solid form contains at least one cosmetic or care asset, especially vitamin C, vitamin A or Kojic acid.
  • the assembly 1 represented at figure 1 comprises a pocket with flexible walls 2 (formed of a multilayer complex comprising an aluminum layer), one end of which is closed by a bottom 3 and whose other end has an edge free delimiting an opening. Inside said opening is sealingly mounted an intermediate piece 5.
  • the sealed assembly of the intermediate piece 5 on the bag is made by gluing or welding between the inner surface of the free edge of the pocket and the outer surface of the bag.
  • the side skirt 6 comprises an annular bead 8 adapted to cooperate by snapping with a corresponding groove 9 formed on the inner surface of a rigid enclosure 10 made of polypropylene.
  • the bottom of the enclosure 10 is provided with a hole 11 allowing air to enter the volume between the rigid enclosure 10 and the flexible-walled pocket 2, thus making it possible to compensate for the decrease in volume of the resulting pocket. the distribution of a dose of product.
  • the pouch contains a moisturizing composition P for the body.
  • the intermediate part 5 comprises an axial chimney 12 in which is mounted a pump operating without air intake 13.
  • the pump comprises an emergent rod 14 on which is mounted (via a frame 4) a dispensing head 15 polypropylene , having a channel 16 connecting the emergent rod 14 to an outlet orifice 17.
  • the channel 16 connecting the emergent rod 14 to the outlet orifice passes through a cavity 20 formed in the dispensing head, and inside which is disposed a solid block 21 based on vitamin C. On the other side of the cavity 20, the channel 16 is extended by a portion 30 opening on the outlet orifice 17.
  • the dispensing head 15 On the side of the surface 22 of the dispensing head for the actuation of the pump 15, the dispensing head 15 comprises a flap 23 for reversibly closing an opening 24 delimited by an edge of said cavity 20.
  • the flap 23 is articulated about an axis A relative to the frame 4 of the dispensing head 15.
  • the hinge axis A is formed by a film hinge.
  • the flap 23 Opposite the hinge axis A, the flap 23 comprises a bead 25 adapted to ensure a locking snap of the flap 23 in the closed position.
  • the dispensing head used according to this embodiment is represented in the perspective view of the figure 3 .
  • the user closes the flap 23. It controls the actuation of the pump 13 by pressing the surface 22 of the dispensing head, thus causing the output of the product P through the pump rod 14.
  • the product P rushes into the channel 16 and enters the cavity 20, where it is brought into contact with the product block 21, and causes the dissolution or fragmentation of all or part of said block.
  • the mixture obtained then exits through the outlet orifice 17, via the channel portion 30.
  • a gate 29 is disposed at the inlet of the portion 30 of the channel 16, so as to prevent the direct drive of the block of product 21 towards the outlet orifice 17.
  • the product block 21 can be dissolved or fragmented in its entirety during a single use. Alternatively, the same product block 21 is used for several cycles of dispensing the product P.
  • the product P is contained directly in the rigid enclosure 10, inside which is mounted sealingly, but free behind the scenes, a follower piston 50 which, as and when distribution of the product, goes back into the rigid enclosure 10, under the effect of the depression resulting from the decrease in the volume of product, which decrease is not offset by a corresponding volume of air.
  • the dispensing head 15 is also identical in all respects to that fitted to the assembly 1 of the embodiment of the figure 1 . The operation of this embodiment is similar to that of the previous embodiment.
  • the dispensing head 15 corresponding to the variant of the figure 4 differs from that of the figure 3 in that the solid block of product is disposed inside a perforated skirt 80 carried by the closing element 23.
  • the skirt 80 has a plurality of slots 81 delimiting elastically deformable tabs capable of trapping the product block 21 before first use.
  • the free end 82 of the skirt 80 comes into substantially contact with the bottom of the cavity 20 so as to retain the product block 21 inside the skirt 80, the product P contained in the the container comes into contact with the solid block of product 21 via the open end of the skirt 80.
  • the mixture of the two products, for its part, is directed towards the outlet orifice 17 via the axial slots 81.
  • the embodiment of the figure 5 is distinguished from the preceding in that baffles 71 are provided in the channel 30 leading to the outlet 17, so as to homogenize the mixture of the two products.
  • baffles 71 are provided in the channel 30 leading to the outlet 17, so as to homogenize the mixture of the two products.
  • the closure element extends to the orifice of output 17, thus delimiting in part, said channel portion 30.
  • the dispensing head 15 comprises a body 4 intended to be fixedly mounted on a container.
  • the container is equipped with a pump whose emergent rod (not shown) is intended to be forced into an axial end defining a channel 16.
  • the channel 16 opens into a cavity 20 formed in a part 100 hinged to the body 4 about a fixed axis A.
  • the cavity has an opening 24 which, in the folded position of the moving part 100 ( Figure 6B ) is in communication with a portion 30 of the channel 16, located downstream of the cavity 20.
  • the portion 30 of the channel 16 opens on an outlet orifice 17 selectively closed by an elastomeric valve 101.
  • the consumer rotates the moving part 100 about the axis A so as to clear the opening 24.
  • the opening 24 it then introduces into the housing 20 a solid pellet 21 of a product with which the product contained in the container is intended to come into contact. It then folds the moving part 100.
  • the device is then ready for use, the dispensing being effected by actuation of the pump in response to an axial depression of the dispensing head 15.
  • the dispensing head may, before introduction of the new pellet be passed under the tap to be cleaned.
  • the dispensing head 15 comprises a body 4 intended to be fixedly mounted on a container.
  • the container is equipped with a pump whose emergent rod (not shown) is intended to be forced into an axial end defining a channel 16.
  • the channel 16 opens into a cavity 20 whose lower part is delimited by a skirt discontinuous 106 formed by the body 4, in the extension of the channel 16.
  • the upper part of the cavity 20 is formed by a part 102 articulated relative to the body 4 about a fixed axis A, perpendicular to an axis X of the head 15.
  • the lower part of the cavity 20 delimits an opening 24.
  • the moving part 102 comprises an axial skirt 105 in the vicinity of one end of which is disposed a gate 103 intended in the folded position of the moving part 102 to cover the opening 24, and to ensure the maintenance of the pellet 21 inside its housing 20.
  • the dispensing head 15 also comprises a cover 104 articulated on the body 4, opposite the moving part 102, about an axis B, parallel to the axis A.
  • the cover 104 comprises an axial orifice 17 equipped with a valve 101 opening under the pressure of the product.
  • the consumer raises the lid 104 by rotating it about the axis B. She then lifts the intermediate piece 102 by rotating it about the axis A. She then introduces a pellet 21 in the housing 20 through the opening 24. It folds the intermediate part 102 around the axis A, then the cover 104 around the axis B. The device is then ready for use.
  • the dispensing head 15 may, before introduction of the new pellet be passed under the tap to be cleaned.
  • the housing 20 receiving the pellet 21 of solid product is formed just upstream of a valve 101 opening under the pressure of the product.
  • the pellet 21 is introduced into the housing 20 via the outlet of the product 17, after taking care, particularly by means of a suitable tool, to tilt the valve 101 about the axis A, so as to clear sufficiently open to pass the pellet 21.
  • This insertion position of the pellet 21 in the housing 20 is shown in the figure 8 .
  • the valve 101 After introduction of the pellet 21 into the housing 20, the valve 101 resumes by elastic return its closed position, so as to retain the pellet 21 inside the housing 20.
  • the product conveyed through the channel 16 of the dispensing head 15 enters the cavity 20 where it is in contact with the solid product 21, which is dissolved more or less slowly.
  • the valve 101 Under the pressure of the mixture, the valve 101 deviates from the edge delimiting the opening 17 by pivoting about the axis A. However, the valve 101 remains sufficiently close to the edge defining the opening 17 so that the pellet 21 can not be driven with the mixture through the opening 17.
  • a dispensing head 15 according to the last three embodiments which have just been described can also be used in combination with a container in the form of a tube or a tube flask with elastically compressible walls, and for which, the outlet of the product is caused by reversibly crushing the walls of the container.
  • the assembly 1 comprises a first container 90 and a second container 91, each surmounted by a pump or a valve.
  • the dispensing head 15 which caps them is able to control the simultaneous actuation of the two pumps or valves in response to a pressure exerted on the bearing surface 22 of the dispensing head.
  • the dispensing head is also in accordance with any one of the embodiments described with reference to the figures 3-5 , 6A-6B , 7A-7B , or 8 . With this embodiment, it is possible to dispense a mixture of a base composition, itself formed by mixing two products packaged separately in each of the containers 90 and 91, and a product in solid form. or semi solid conditioned in the dispensing head 15.

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The dispensing head (15) for a cosmetic container (2) has a passage (16) opening to an outlet opening (17). The passage traverses a cavity (20) situated upstream the outlet opening. The cavity contains a second product which is solid or semi-solid, to be placed in contact with the first product during dispensing. The cavity has an opening (24) which is accessible via a cap (23) pivoted to the dispensing head.

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La présente invention a trait à une tête de distribution et à un ensemble de conditionnement et de distribution équipé d'une telle tête de distribution.The present invention relates to a dispensing head and a packaging and dispensing assembly equipped with such a dispensing head.

Dans le domaine de la cosmétique, et notamment du maquillage ou du soin de la peau, il est fréquent de réaliser des associations diverses, à partir d'une composition de base, notamment d'une composition de maquillage ou une composition hydratante, en phase aqueuse, avec des actifs, tels que de la vitamine C, de la vitamine A, ou tout autre actif communément utilisé pour ses vertus cosmétiques ou dermato pharmacologiques.In the field of cosmetics, and especially makeup or skincare, it is common to make various combinations, from a base composition, especially a makeup composition or a moisturizing composition, in phase aqueous, with active ingredients, such as vitamin C, vitamin A, or any other active commonly used for its cosmetic or dermato pharmacological virtues.

Certaines associations ne posent aucun problème dans la mesure où l'actif à associer à la composition est parfaitement stable, et ce de façon durable, quand il est incorporé dans ladite composition. Le problème se pose avec certaines associations où l'actif se dégrade rapidement dans le temps, notamment au contact de l'eau ou tout autre solvant contenu dans la composition de base.Certain combinations pose no problem insofar as the asset to be associated with the composition is perfectly stable, and in a sustainable manner, when it is incorporated in said composition. The problem arises with certain combinations where the asset is rapidly degraded over time, in particular in contact with water or any other solvent contained in the base composition.

En outre, il existe une demande pour un soin que l'on qualifie parfois de "soin à la carte, selon lequel l'utilisatrice choisit, en fonction des circonstances, de l'environnement, ou tout simplement en fonction des besoins de sa peau, le ou les actifs qu'elle souhaite associer à la composition de base.In addition, there is a demand for a care that is sometimes called "a la carte care, according to which the user chooses, depending on the circumstances, the environment, or simply according to the needs of his skin the asset or assets it wishes to associate with the base composition.

Des dispositifs d'un fonctionnement peu aisé et d'un coût de revient important sont décrits dans les documents US-A-5 249 712 ou US-A-3 593 894 . Dans tous ces dispositifs, l'accessibilité à la cavité contenant le second produit au contact duquel le premier est produit est destiné à être amené se fait via un élément amovible vissé ou encliqueté sur la tête de distribution. De par cette configuration, le risque est grand pour que l'élément amovible se perde en cours de route. En outre, c'est précisément dans cet élément amovible qu'est ménagé l'orifice de sortie de la tête de distribution, ce qui pose des problèmes à l'ouverture dans la mesure où les doigts sont amenés à venir au contact d'une portion de la tête de distribution souillée par le produit, ou plutôt par le mélange des deux produits.Devices of an easy operation and a significant cost are described in the documents US-A-5,249,712 or US-A-3,593,894 . In all these devices, accessibility to the cavity containing the second product in contact with which the first is produced is intended to be brought via a removable element screwed or snapped onto the dispensing head. Because of this configuration, the risk is high for the removable element to be lost along the way. In addition, it is precisely in this removable element that the outlet orifice of the dispensing head is made, which poses problems to the opening to the extent that the fingers are brought to come into contact with a portion of the dispensing head soiled by the product, or rather by mixing the two products.

Aussi, est-ce un des objets de l'invention que de fournir une tête de distribution, ainsi qu'un ensemble équipé d'une telle tête, et qui permette de façon simple et économique d'associer un ou plusieurs actifs avec une composition de base, et de les mettre en contact, seulement au moment de l'application du mélange sur la surface à traiter.Also, is it an object of the invention to provide a dispensing head, and an assembly equipped with such a head, and which allows a simple and economical way to associate one or more assets with a composition base, and put in contact, only at the time of application of the mixture on the surface to be treated.

C'est un autre objet de l'invention que de fournir une tête de distribution, ainsi qu'un ensemble équipé d'une telle tête, et qui permette de choisir à volonté l'actif à associer à la composition de base.It is another object of the invention to provide a dispensing head, as well as an assembly equipped with such a head, and which allows to choose at will the asset to be associated with the base composition.

C'est encore un autre objet de l'invention que de fournir une tête de distribution, ainsi qu'un ensemble équipé d'une telle tête, qui soit simple à utiliser, et lavable, notamment à chaque changement d'actif.It is yet another object of the invention to provide a dispensing head, as well as an assembly equipped with such a head, which is simple to use, and washable, particularly with each change of asset.

D'autres objets encore apparaîtront dans la description détaillée qui suit.Still other objects will appear in the following detailed description.

Selon l'invention, ces objets sont atteints en réalisant une tête de distribution montée, ou destinée à être montée fixement sur un récipient contenant un premier produit, notamment cosmétique ou de soin, ladite tête de distribution comprenant un passage débouchant sur au moins un orifice de sortie du produit, ledit passage traversant une cavité située en amont de l'orifice de sortie et dans laquelle est disposée un second produit sous forme solide ou semi solide, de manière à être mis en contact avec le premier produit lors de la distribution de ce dernier via ledit passage, ladite cavité comportant une ouverture accessible, depuis l'extérieur de ladite tête, via au moins un élément mobile articulé autour d'un axe.According to the invention, these objects are achieved by producing a dispensing head mounted, or intended to be fixedly mounted on a container containing a first product, in particular a cosmetic or care product, said dispensing head comprising a passage opening on at least one orifice product outlet, said passage passing through a cavity located upstream of the outlet orifice and in which is disposed a second product in solid or semi-solid form, so as to be brought into contact with the first product during the dispensing of the latter through said passage, said cavity having an accessible opening from outside said head, via at least one movable member articulated about an axis.

Selon l'invention, l'élément mobile peut, outre l'accès à l'ouverture de la cavité (notamment en vue de la mise en place du second produit) jouer d'autres rôles. II peut notamment faire office de clapet équipant l'orifice de sortie de la tête de distribution. Il peut également former la cavité contenant le second produit. Il peut délimiter tout ou partie du passage situé en aval de ladite cavité. Enfin, il peut assurer l'immobilisation du second produit à l'intérieur de la cavité.According to the invention, the movable element can, in addition to access to the opening of the cavity (particularly with a view to setting up the second product) play other roles. It can in particular act as a valve equipping the outlet orifice of the dispensing head. It can also form the cavity containing the second product. It may delimit all or part of the passage located downstream of said cavity. Finally, it can ensure the immobilization of the second product inside the cavity.

La tête de distribution peut être réalisée en une seule pièce obtenue de moulage. Le coût de revient est faible et son fonctionnement, en particulier la mise en place d'un nouveau bloc dudit second produit, est des plus aisés, et ce, sans risque de se salir les doigts de manière démesurée.The dispensing head can be made in one piece obtained by molding. The cost is low and its operation, in particular the establishment of a new block of said second product, is easier, and without risk of getting dirty fingers excessively.

Ainsi, l'utilisatrice choisit à volonté l'actif qu'elle souhaite associer à la composition de base. Elle peut en changer chaque fois qu'elle le souhaite, soit après utilisation complète de l'actif en place dans la cavité, soit en cours d'utilisation d'un actif particulier. A chaque changement, elle peut passer la tête de distribution sous le robinet de manière à débarrasser la cavité ainsi que les canaux environnants de tout résidu solide pouvant y séjourner, évitant ainsi le colmatage des canaux de la tête de distribution, et/ou la pollution d'un actif par un autre.Thus, the user chooses at will the asset that she wishes to associate with the basic composition. It can change whenever it wants, either after full use of the asset in place in the cavity, or in use of a particular asset. With each change, it can pass the dispensing head under the tap so as to rid the cavity and the surrounding channels of any solid residue that can remain there, thus avoiding the clogging of the distribution head channels, and / or pollution from one asset to another.

De préférence, l'élément mobile est mobile par rapport à l'orifice de sortie du produit. De préférence encore, il est mobile par rapport à une portion dudit passage située en aval de la cavité (par rapport au sens d'écoulement du produit). Ces caractéristiques distinguent le dispositif selon la présente invention des dispositifs décrits précédemment dans lesquels la partie du passage située an aval de la cavité, ainsi que l'orifice de sortie sont formés précisément dans la pièce mobile.Preferably, the movable member is movable relative to the outlet of the product. More preferably, it is movable relative to a portion of said passage located downstream of the cavity (with respect to the direction of flow of the product). These features distinguish the device according to the present invention from the devices described above in which the portion of the passage located downstream of the cavity, as well as the outlet orifice are formed precisely in the moving part.

De préférence, l'élément mobile est destiné, au moins en position de repos, à obturer de manière étanche ladite ouverture. La position de repos s'entend d'une position dans laquelle l'élément mobile n'est pas soumis à une contrainte sensible, en particulier résultant de la pression du produit.Preferably, the movable element is intended, at least in the rest position, to seal said opening. The position of rest means a position in which the movable element is not subjected to a significant stress, in particular resulting from the pressure of the product.

Dans la configuration selon laquelle l'élément mobile délimite le logement destiné à recevoir le second produit, l'élément mobile peut être déplacé entre une première position dans laquelle ladite ouverture est en communication avec l'orifice de sortie, et une seconde position dans laquelle l'ouverture est accessible en vue de la mise en place notamment d'un bloc dudit second produit.In the configuration in which the movable member delimits the housing for receiving the second product, the movable member is movable between a first position in which said opening is in communication with the outlet port, and a second position in which the opening is accessible for the purpose of setting up in particular a block of said second product.

Le second produit sous forme solide peut être sous forme d'une poudre compactée, d'un gel, d'une crème, d'une gomme, ou d'un élément enrobé d'une membrane apte à se dissoudre ou éclater sous la pression de la composition de base, l'essentiel étant que le second produit puisse, avant d'être dissout dans la composition de base, ou entraîné de manière fragmentaire par cette dernière, séjourner de manière localisée à l'intérieur de la cavité en dépit du passage qui la traverse. A titre d'autre exemple, le second produit peut être contenu, par exemple sous forme d'une poudre, à l'intérieur d'un support poreux, notamment une mousse à cellules ouvertes ou semi ouvertes, un tissé ou un non tissé, ou d'un fritté.The second product in solid form may be in the form of a compacted powder, a gel, a cream, a gum, or an element coated with a membrane capable of dissolving or bursting under pressure of the base composition, the essential being that the second product can, before being dissolved in the base composition, or fragmentarily carried by the latter, remain in a localized manner inside the cavity despite the fact that passage that crosses it. As another example, the second product may be contained, for example in the form of a powder, inside a porous support, in particular an open-cell or semi-open-cell foam, a woven or a nonwoven, or sintered.

Des moyens, notamment sous forme de chicanes, de réducteurs, ou de brise-jets, peuvent être prévus entre la cavité et l'orifice de sortie, de manière à favoriser le = mélange du premier produit avec le second produit. De tels moyens permettent en outre d'éviter que le bloc de produit sous forme solide soit entraîné tel quel vers l'orifice de sortie. Cette dernière fonction peut également être assurée au moyen d'un organe, notamment sous forme d'une grille, disposé entre la cavité et l'orifice de sortie de manière à retenir le bloc de second produit sous forme solide ou semi solide, à l'intérieur de la cavité.Means, particularly in the form of baffles, reducers, or breakers, may be provided between the cavity and the outlet, so as to promote the mixing of the first product with the second product. Such means also make it possible to prevent the block of product in solid form being driven as it is towards the outlet orifice. This latter function can also be provided by means of a member, in particular in the form of a grid, disposed between the cavity and the outlet orifice so as to retain the second product block in solid or semi-solid form, at the same time. inside the cavity.

La cavité contenant le second produit peut être à plus ou moins grande distance de l'orifice de sortie.The cavity containing the second product may be greater or lesser distance from the outlet.

L'élément de fermeture peut être sur une face différente de la face sur laquelle débouche l'orifice de sortie, ou sur la même face. Dans ce dernier cas, on peut prévoir que la cavité contenant le produit solide soit immédiatement en amont d'un clapet équipant l'orifice de sortie, et s'ouvrant sous la pression du produit, le clapet pouvant alors constituer l'élément mobile visé par la présente invention. Selon ce mode de réalisation, le produit est introduit dans la cavité au travers du clapet, par exemple en en forçant l'ouverture au moyen d'un outil approprié ou avec un doigt. De même, à l'utilisation, le mélange constitué des premier et second produits sort via le clapet, lequel s'ouvre sous la pression du mélange.The closure element may be on a face different from the face on which the outlet orifice opens, or on the same face. In the latter case, it can be provided that the cavity containing the solid product is immediately upstream of a valve equipping the outlet orifice, and opening under the pressure of the product, the valve can then constitute the mobile element referred to by the present invention. According to this embodiment, the product is introduced into the cavity through the valve, for example by forcing the opening by means of a suitable tool or with a finger. Similarly, in use, the mixture of the first and second products exits via the valve, which opens under the pressure of the mixture.

Selon un mode de réalisation particulier, l'élément mobile est constitué d'un volet articulé au moyen d'une charnière film, ou de tout autre type d'articulation. Un moyen de verrouillage, de type à encliquetage, peut être prévu de manière à verrouiller l'élément mobile en position fermée.According to a particular embodiment, the movable element consists of a hinged flap by means of a film hinge, or any other type of articulation. Locking type, snap type, may be provided to lock the movable member in the closed position.

Le second produit sous forme solide ou semi solide peut être contenu à l'intérieur d'un logement ajouré porté par l'élément mobile, et destiné, en position fermée de l'élément mobile, à se loger dans ladite cavité. Une extrémité du logement ajouré peut être fermée par une portion de surface de l'élément mobile, l'autre extrémité étant ouverte pour l'introduction de l'élément solide, et fermée par le fond de la cavité, en position fermée de l'élément mobile. Des fentes s'étendant axialement entre les deux extrémités du logement permettant au premier produit de venir en contact avec le produit solide contenu dans le logement et/ou au mélange des deux produits, de s'acheminer vers l'orifice de sortie.The second product in solid or semi-solid form can be contained inside a perforated housing carried by the movable element, and intended, in the closed position of the movable element, to be housed in said cavity. One end of the perforated housing may be closed by a surface portion of the movable element, the other end being open for the introduction of the solid element, and closed by the bottom of the cavity, in the closed position of the mobile element. Slits extending axially between the two ends of the housing allowing the first product to come into contact with the solid product contained in the housing and / or the mixture of the two products, to move towards the outlet orifice.

La tête de distribution selon l'invention peut être conformée sous forme d'un bouton poussoir apte à permettre l'actionnement d'un élément de distribution, notamment d'une pompe ou d'une valve. Le ou les orifice(s) de sortie peuvent être formés à l'intérieur d'un organe de diffusion, faisant partie de la tête de distribution, et constitué notamment d'une grille, d'un fritté, d'une mousse, d'un clapet à ouverture commandée par la pression du produit, ou d'une buse, notamment tourbillonnaire. L'orifice de sortie peut être obturé par un clapet, notamment sous forme d'une lame en élastomère, apte à s'ouvrir sous la pression du produit, et à se refermer par rappel élastique, lorsque cesse la pression.The dispensing head according to the invention may be shaped in the form of a push button adapted to allow the actuation of a dispensing element, in particular a pump or a valve. The outlet orifice (s) may be formed inside a diffusion member, forming part of the dispensing head, and consisting in particular of a grid, a sinter, a foam, an opening valve controlled by the pressure of the product, or a nozzle, in particular vortex. The outlet orifice may be closed by a valve, in particular in the form of an elastomeric blade, able to open under the pressure of the product, and to close by elastic return, when the pressure ceases.

Selon la présente invention, on réalise également un ensemble de conditionnement et de distribution, comprenant au moins un récipient contenant un premier produit et équipé d'une tête de distribution selon l'invention.According to the present invention, a packaging and dispensing assembly is also produced, comprising at least one container containing a first product and equipped with a dispensing head according to the invention.

Le récipient peut être équipé d'un moyen de distribution, notamment d'une valve = ou d'une pompe, notamment sans reprise d'air, et dont la tête de distribution est destinée à assurer l'actionnement.The container may be equipped with a dispensing means, in particular a valve = or a pump, in particular without air intake, and whose dispensing head is intended to ensure actuation.

Selon un mode de réalisation avantageux, le premier produit est contenu à l'intérieur du réservoir formé à l'intérieur du récipient, et délimité au moins en partie par une poche à parois souples, ou un piston.According to an advantageous embodiment, the first product is contained within the tank formed inside the container, and delimited at least in part by a flexible-walled bag, or a piston.

Selon un autre mode de réalisation, l'ensemble selon l'invention comprend deux récipients, contenant chacun un premier produit, et équipés chacun d'un moyen de distribution, notamment d'une pompe ou d'une valve, ladite tête de distribution étant apte à commander l'actionnement simultané de chacun des moyens de distribution.According to another embodiment, the assembly according to the invention comprises two containers, each containing a first product, and each equipped with a distribution means, in particular a pump or a valve, said dispensing head being adapted to control the simultaneous actuation of each of the distribution means.

Selon encore un autre mode de réalisation, le récipient est constitué d'un tube ou d'un flacon à parois déformables, de manière à forcer la sortie du premier produit par une surpression résultant de la déformation des parois.According to yet another embodiment, the container consists of a tube or a vial with deformable walls, so as to force the output of the first product by an overpressure resulting from the deformation of the walls.

Avantageusement, le second produit sous forme solide contient au moins un actif cosmétique ou de soin, notamment de la vitamine C, de la vitamine A ou de l'acide Kojique.Advantageously, the second product in solid form contains at least one cosmetic or care asset, especially vitamin C, vitamin A or Kojic acid.

L'invention consiste, mises à part les dispositions exposées ci-dessus, en un certain nombre d'autres dispositions qui seront explicitées ci-après, à propos d'exemples de réalisation non limitatifs, décrits en référence aux figures annexées, parmi lesquelles:

  • la figure 1 illustre un premier mode de réalisation d'un ensemble de conditionnement et de distribution selon l'invention ;
  • la figure 2 illustre un second mode de réalisation d'un ensemble de conditionnement et de distribution selon l'invention ;
  • les figures 3-5, 6A-6B, 7A-7B, et 8 illustrent six modes de réalisation différents de la tête de distribution selon l'invention; et
  • la figure 9 illustre un troisième mode de réalisation d'un ensemble de conditionnement et de distribution selon l'invention.
The invention consists, apart from the arrangements described above, in a certain number of other arrangements which will be explained below, with reference to nonlimiting exemplary embodiments, described with reference to the appended figures, among which:
  • the figure 1 illustrates a first embodiment of a packaging and dispensing assembly according to the invention;
  • the figure 2 illustrates a second embodiment of a packaging and dispensing assembly according to the invention;
  • the figures 3-5 , 6A-6B , 7A-7B , and 8 illustrate six different embodiments of the dispensing head according to the invention; and
  • the figure 9 illustrates a third embodiment of a packaging and dispensing assembly according to the invention.

L'ensemble 1 représenté à la figure 1 comprend une poche à parois souples 2 (formée d'un complexe multi-couches comportant une couche d'aluminium) dont une extrémité est fermée par un fond 3 et dont l'autre extrémité présente un bord libre délimitant une ouverture. A l'intérieur de ladite ouverture, est montée de manière étanche une pièce intermédiaire 5. Le montage étanche de la pièce intermédiaire 5 sur la poche est réalisé par collage ou soudure entre la surface intérieure du bord libre de la poche et la surface externe d'une jupe latérale 6 formée par la pièce intermédiaire 5. La jupe latérale 6 comporte un bourrelet annulaire 8 apte à coopérer par claquage avec une gorge correspondante 9 formée sur la surface interne d'une enceinte rigide 10 en polypropylène. Le fond de l'enceinte 10 est pourvu d'un trou 11 permettant une entrée d'air dans le volume compris entre l'enceinte rigide 10 et la poche à parois souples 2, permettant ainsi de compenser la diminution de volume de la poche résultant de la distribution d'une dose de produit.The assembly 1 represented at figure 1 comprises a pocket with flexible walls 2 (formed of a multilayer complex comprising an aluminum layer), one end of which is closed by a bottom 3 and whose other end has an edge free delimiting an opening. Inside said opening is sealingly mounted an intermediate piece 5. The sealed assembly of the intermediate piece 5 on the bag is made by gluing or welding between the inner surface of the free edge of the pocket and the outer surface of the bag. a side skirt 6 formed by the intermediate part 5. The side skirt 6 comprises an annular bead 8 adapted to cooperate by snapping with a corresponding groove 9 formed on the inner surface of a rigid enclosure 10 made of polypropylene. The bottom of the enclosure 10 is provided with a hole 11 allowing air to enter the volume between the rigid enclosure 10 and the flexible-walled pocket 2, thus making it possible to compensate for the decrease in volume of the resulting pocket. the distribution of a dose of product.

La poche contient une composition hydratante P pour le corps.The pouch contains a moisturizing composition P for the body.

La pièce intermédiaire 5, comprend une cheminée axiale 12 dans laquelle est montée à force une pompe opérant sans reprise d'air 13. La pompe comporte une tige émergente 14 sur laquelle est montée (via un châssis 4) une tête de distribution 15 en polypropylène, comportant un canal 16 reliant la tige émergente 14 à un orifice de sortie 17. Le canal 16 reliant la tige émergeante 14 à l'orifice de sortie traverse une cavité 20 formée dans la tête de distribution, et à l'intérieur de laquelle est disposé un bloc solide 21 à base de vitamine C. De l'autre côté de la cavité 20, le canal 16 se prolonge par une portion 30 débouchant sur l'orifice de sortie 17.The intermediate part 5 comprises an axial chimney 12 in which is mounted a pump operating without air intake 13. The pump comprises an emergent rod 14 on which is mounted (via a frame 4) a dispensing head 15 polypropylene , having a channel 16 connecting the emergent rod 14 to an outlet orifice 17. The channel 16 connecting the emergent rod 14 to the outlet orifice passes through a cavity 20 formed in the dispensing head, and inside which is disposed a solid block 21 based on vitamin C. On the other side of the cavity 20, the channel 16 is extended by a portion 30 opening on the outlet orifice 17.

Du côté de la surface 22 de la tête de distribution destinée à l'actionnement de la pompe 15, la tête de distribution 15 comporte un volet 23 destiné à obturer de manière réversible une ouverture 24 délimitée par un bord de ladite cavité 20. Le volet 23 est articulé autour d'un axe A par rapport au châssis 4 de la tête de distribution 15. Selon ce mode de réalisation, l'axe d'articulation A est formé par une charnière film. A l'opposé de l'axe d'articulation A, le volet 23 comporte une bourrelet 25 apte à assurer un verrouillage par encliquetage du volet 23 en position fermée. La tête de distribution utilisée selon ce mode de réalisation est représentée dans la vue en perspective de la figure 3.On the side of the surface 22 of the dispensing head for the actuation of the pump 15, the dispensing head 15 comprises a flap 23 for reversibly closing an opening 24 delimited by an edge of said cavity 20. The flap 23 is articulated about an axis A relative to the frame 4 of the dispensing head 15. According to this embodiment, the hinge axis A is formed by a film hinge. Opposite the hinge axis A, the flap 23 comprises a bead 25 adapted to ensure a locking snap of the flap 23 in the closed position. The dispensing head used according to this embodiment is represented in the perspective view of the figure 3 .

Ainsi, après avoir introduit le bloc solide 21 dans la cavité 20, l'utilisatrice referme le volet 23. Elle commande l'actionnement de la pompe 13 en appuyant sur la surface 22 de la tête de distribution, provoquant ainsi la sortie du produit P au travers de la tige de pompe 14. Le produit P s'engouffre dans le canal 16 et pénètre dans la cavité 20, où il est mis en contact avec le bloc de produit 21, et provoque la dissolution ou fragmentation de tout ou partie dudit bloc. Le mélange obtenu sort alors au travers de l'orifice de sortie 17, via la portion de canal 30. Une grille 29 est disposée à l'entrée de la portion 30 du canal 16, de manière à empêcher l'entraînement direct du bloc de produit 21 en direction de l'orifice de sortie 17. Le bloc de produit 21 peut être dissout ou fragmenté dans sa totalité au cours d'une même utilisation. Alternativement, un même bloc de produit 21 est utilisé pour plusieurs cycles de distribution du produit P.Thus, after having introduced the solid block 21 into the cavity 20, the user closes the flap 23. It controls the actuation of the pump 13 by pressing the surface 22 of the dispensing head, thus causing the output of the product P through the pump rod 14. The product P rushes into the channel 16 and enters the cavity 20, where it is brought into contact with the product block 21, and causes the dissolution or fragmentation of all or part of said block. The mixture obtained then exits through the outlet orifice 17, via the channel portion 30. A gate 29 is disposed at the inlet of the portion 30 of the channel 16, so as to prevent the direct drive of the block of product 21 towards the outlet orifice 17. The product block 21 can be dissolved or fragmented in its entirety during a single use. Alternatively, the same product block 21 is used for several cycles of dispensing the product P.

Dans le mode de réalisation de la figure 2, le produit P est contenu directement dans l'enceinte rigide 10, à l'intérieur de laquelle est monté de manière étanche, mais libre en coulisse, un piston suiveur 50 qui, au fur et à mesure de la distribution du produit, remonte dans l'enceinte rigide 10, sous l'effet de la dépression résultant de la diminution du volume de produit, laquelle diminution n'est pas compensée par un volume d'air correspondant. La tête de distribution 15 est par ailleurs en tous points identiques à celle équipant l'ensemble 1 du mode de réalisation de la figure 1. Le fonctionnement de ce mode de réalisation est similaire à celui du mode de réalisation précédent.In the embodiment of the figure 2 , the product P is contained directly in the rigid enclosure 10, inside which is mounted sealingly, but free behind the scenes, a follower piston 50 which, as and when distribution of the product, goes back into the rigid enclosure 10, under the effect of the depression resulting from the decrease in the volume of product, which decrease is not offset by a corresponding volume of air. The dispensing head 15 is also identical in all respects to that fitted to the assembly 1 of the embodiment of the figure 1 . The operation of this embodiment is similar to that of the previous embodiment.

La tête de distribution 15 correspondant à la variante de la figure 4 se distingue de celle de la figure 3 en ce que le bloc solide de produit est disposé à l'intérieur d'une jupe ajourée 80 portée par l'élément de fermeture 23. La jupe 80 comporte une pluralité de fentes 81 délimitant des pattes élastiquement déformables aptes à emprisonner le bloc de produit 21 avant sa première utilisation. Conformément à ce qui est représenté en référence au mode de réalisation de la figure 6, en refermant le couvercle 23, l'extrémité libre 82 de la jupe 80 vient sensiblement au contact du fond de la cavité 20 de manière à retenir le bloc de produit 21 à l'intérieur de la jupe 80, le produit P contenu dans le récipient venant au contact du bloc solide de produit 21 via l'extrémité ouverte de la jupe 80. Le mélange des deux produits, quant à lui, est dirigé vers l'orifice de sortie 17 via les fentes axiales 81.The dispensing head 15 corresponding to the variant of the figure 4 differs from that of the figure 3 in that the solid block of product is disposed inside a perforated skirt 80 carried by the closing element 23. The skirt 80 has a plurality of slots 81 delimiting elastically deformable tabs capable of trapping the product block 21 before first use. In accordance with what is shown with reference to the embodiment of the figure 6 by closing the cover 23, the free end 82 of the skirt 80 comes into substantially contact with the bottom of the cavity 20 so as to retain the product block 21 inside the skirt 80, the product P contained in the the container comes into contact with the solid block of product 21 via the open end of the skirt 80. The mixture of the two products, for its part, is directed towards the outlet orifice 17 via the axial slots 81.

Le mode de réalisation de la figure 5 se distingue du précédent en ce que des chicanes 71 sont prévues dans le canal 30 conduisant à l'orifice de sortie 17, de manière à homogénéiser le mélange des deux produits. Pour des raisons tenant au moulage d'une telle pièce, et également à son nettoyage, notamment de la portion de canal 30 comportant les chicanes, il est préférable de prévoir que l'élément de fermeture s'étende jusqu'à l'orifice de sortie 17, délimitant ainsi en partie, ladite portion de canal 30. Le fonctionnement de la tête de distribution 15 selon ce mode de réalisation est conforme au fonctionnement des modes de réalisation précédents.The embodiment of the figure 5 is distinguished from the preceding in that baffles 71 are provided in the channel 30 leading to the outlet 17, so as to homogenize the mixture of the two products. For reasons relating to the molding of such a part, and also to its cleaning, in particular of the portion of channel 30 comprising the baffles, it is preferable to provide that the closure element extends to the orifice of output 17, thus delimiting in part, said channel portion 30. The operation of the dispensing head 15 according to this embodiment is consistent with the operation of the previous embodiments.

Dans le mode de réalisation des figures 6A-6B, la tête de distribution 15 comprend un corps 4 destiné à être monté fixement sur un récipient. Le récipient est équipé d'une pompe dont une tige émergeante (non représentée) est destinée à s'emmancher à force dans un embout axial délimitant un canal 16. Le canal 16 débouche dans une cavité 20 formée dans une pièce 100 articulée par rapport au corps 4 autour d'un axe fixe A. La cavité comporte une ouverture 24 qui, en position rabattue de la pièce mobile 100 (figure 6B) est en communication avec une portion 30 du canal 16, située en aval de la cavité 20. La portion 30 du canal 16 débouche sur un orifice de sortie 17 obturé de façon sélective par un clapet en élastomère 101.In the embodiment of Figures 6A-6B , the dispensing head 15 comprises a body 4 intended to be fixedly mounted on a container. The container is equipped with a pump whose emergent rod (not shown) is intended to be forced into an axial end defining a channel 16. The channel 16 opens into a cavity 20 formed in a part 100 hinged to the body 4 about a fixed axis A. The cavity has an opening 24 which, in the folded position of the moving part 100 ( Figure 6B ) is in communication with a portion 30 of the channel 16, located downstream of the cavity 20. The portion 30 of the channel 16 opens on an outlet orifice 17 selectively closed by an elastomeric valve 101.

A l'utilisation, la consommatrice fait pivoter la pièce mobile 100 autour de l'axe A de manière à dégager l'ouverture 24. Au travers de l'ouverture 24, elle introduit alors dans le logement 20 une pastille solide 21 d'un produit avec lequel le produit contenu dans le récipient est destiné à venir au contact. Elle rabat ensuite la pièce mobile 100. Le dispositif est alors prêt à l'utilisation, la distribution s'opérant par actionnement de la pompe en réponse à un enfoncement axial de la tête de distribution 15.In use, the consumer rotates the moving part 100 about the axis A so as to clear the opening 24. Through the opening 24, it then introduces into the housing 20 a solid pellet 21 of a product with which the product contained in the container is intended to come into contact. It then folds the moving part 100. The device is then ready for use, the dispensing being effected by actuation of the pump in response to an axial depression of the dispensing head 15.

Après dissolution totale de la pastille 21, celle-ci peut être remplacée aisément en procédant comme indiqué ci-dessus, la tête de distribution pouvant, avant mise en place de la nouvelle pastille être passée sous le robinet pour être nettoyée.After total dissolution of the pellet 21, it can be easily replaced by proceeding as indicated above, the dispensing head may, before introduction of the new pellet be passed under the tap to be cleaned.

Dans le mode de réalisation des figures 7A-7B, la tête de distribution 15 comprend un corps 4 destiné à être monté fixement sur un récipient. Le récipient est équipé d'une pompe dont une tige émergeante (non représentée) est destinée à s'emmancher à force dans un embout axial délimitant un canal 16. Le canal 16 débouche dans une cavité 20 dont la partie basse est délimitée par une jupe discontinue 106 formée par le corps 4, dans le prolongement du canal 16. La partie haute de la cavité 20 est formée par une pièce 102 articulée par rapport au corps 4 autour d'un axe fixe A, perpendiculaire à un axe X de la tête 15.In the embodiment of Figures 7A-7B , the dispensing head 15 comprises a body 4 intended to be fixedly mounted on a container. The container is equipped with a pump whose emergent rod (not shown) is intended to be forced into an axial end defining a channel 16. The channel 16 opens into a cavity 20 whose lower part is delimited by a skirt discontinuous 106 formed by the body 4, in the extension of the channel 16. The upper part of the cavity 20 is formed by a part 102 articulated relative to the body 4 about a fixed axis A, perpendicular to an axis X of the head 15.

La partie basse de la cavité 20 délimite une ouverture 24. La pièce mobile 102 comprend une jupe axiale 105 au voisinage d'une extrémité de laquelle est disposée une grille 103 destinée en position rabattue de la pièce mobile 102 à recouvrir l'ouverture 24, et à assurer le maintien de la pastille 21 à l'intérieur de son logement 20.The lower part of the cavity 20 delimits an opening 24. The moving part 102 comprises an axial skirt 105 in the vicinity of one end of which is disposed a gate 103 intended in the folded position of the moving part 102 to cover the opening 24, and to ensure the maintenance of the pellet 21 inside its housing 20.

La tête de distribution 15 comprend également un couvercle 104 articulé sur le corps 4, à l'opposé de la pièce mobile 102, autour d'un axe B, parallèle à l'axe A. Le couvercle 104 comprend un orifice axial 17 équipé d'un clapet 101 s'ouvrant sous la pression du produit.The dispensing head 15 also comprises a cover 104 articulated on the body 4, opposite the moving part 102, about an axis B, parallel to the axis A. The cover 104 comprises an axial orifice 17 equipped with a valve 101 opening under the pressure of the product.

A l'utilisation, la consommatrice soulève le couvercle 104 en le faisant pivoter autour de l'axe B. Elle soulève ensuite la pièce intermédiaire 102 en la faisant pivoter autour de l'axe A. Elle introduit alors une pastille 21 dans le logement 20 au travers de l'ouverture 24. Elle rabat la pièce intermédiaire 102 autour de l'axe A, puis le couvercle 104 autour de l'axe B. Le dispositif est alors prêt pour être utilisé.In use, the consumer raises the lid 104 by rotating it about the axis B. She then lifts the intermediate piece 102 by rotating it about the axis A. She then introduces a pellet 21 in the housing 20 through the opening 24. It folds the intermediate part 102 around the axis A, then the cover 104 around the axis B. The device is then ready for use.

Après dissolution totale de la pastille 21, celle-ci peut être remplacée aisément en procédant comme indiqué ci-dessus, la tête de distribution 15 pouvant, avant mise en place de la nouvelle pastille être passée sous le robinet pour être nettoyée.After total dissolution of the pellet 21, it can be easily replaced by proceeding as indicated above, the dispensing head 15 may, before introduction of the new pellet be passed under the tap to be cleaned.

Dans le mode de réalisation de la figure 8, le logement 20 recevant la pastille 21 de produit solide est formé en juste en amont d'un clapet 101 s'ouvrant sous la pression du produit. La pastille 21 est introduite dans le logement 20 via l'orifice de sortie du produit 17, après avoir pris soin, notamment au moyen d'un outil adéquat, de faire basculer le clapet 101 autour de l'axe A, de manière à dégager suffisamment l'ouverture pour laisser passer la pastille 21. Cette position d'introduction de la pastille 21 dans le logement 20 est représentée à la figure 8.In the embodiment of the figure 8 , the housing 20 receiving the pellet 21 of solid product is formed just upstream of a valve 101 opening under the pressure of the product. The pellet 21 is introduced into the housing 20 via the outlet of the product 17, after taking care, particularly by means of a suitable tool, to tilt the valve 101 about the axis A, so as to clear sufficiently open to pass the pellet 21. This insertion position of the pellet 21 in the housing 20 is shown in the figure 8 .

Après introduction de la pastille 21 dans le logement 20, le clapet 101 reprend par rappel élastique sa position de fermeture, de manière à retenir la pastille 21 à l'intérieur du logement 20. A l'utilisation, le produit acheminé par le canal 16 de la tête de distribution 15, entre dans la cavité 20 où il est mis au contact du produit solide 21, lequel est dissout de manière plus ou moins lente . Sous la pression du mélange, le clapet 101 s'écarte du bord délimitant l'ouverture 17 en pivotant autour de l'axe A. Toutefois, le clapet 101 reste suffisamment proche du bord délimitant l'ouverture 17 pour que la pastille 21 ne puisse être entraîné avec le mélange au travers de l'ouverture 17.After introduction of the pellet 21 into the housing 20, the valve 101 resumes by elastic return its closed position, so as to retain the pellet 21 inside the housing 20. In use, the product conveyed through the channel 16 of the dispensing head 15, enters the cavity 20 where it is in contact with the solid product 21, which is dissolved more or less slowly. Under the pressure of the mixture, the valve 101 deviates from the edge delimiting the opening 17 by pivoting about the axis A. However, the valve 101 remains sufficiently close to the edge defining the opening 17 so that the pellet 21 can not be driven with the mixture through the opening 17.

Une tête de distribution 15 selon les trois derniers modes de réalisation qui viennent d'être décrits peut également être utilisée en combinaison avec un récipient sous forme d'un tube ou d'un flacon tube à parois compressibles élastiquement, et pour lequel, la sortie du produit est provoquée en écrasant de manière réversible les parois du récipient.A dispensing head 15 according to the last three embodiments which have just been described can also be used in combination with a container in the form of a tube or a tube flask with elastically compressible walls, and for which, the outlet of the product is caused by reversibly crushing the walls of the container.

Dans le mode de réalisation de la figure 9, l'ensemble 1 comprend un premier récipient 90 et un second récipient 91, chacun surmontés d'une pompe ou d'une valve. La tête de distribution 15 qui les coiffe est apte à commander l'actionnement simultané des deux pompes ou valves en réponse à une pression exercée sur la surface d'appui 22 de la tête de distribution. La tête de distribution est par ailleurs conforme à l'un quelconque des modes de réalisation décrits en référence aux figures 3-5, 6A-6b, 7A-7B, ou 8. Avec ce mode de réalisation, on permet la distribution d'un mélange d'une composition de base, elle même formée par le mélange de deux produits conditionnés de manière séparée dans chacun des récipients 90 et 91, et d'un produit sous forme solide ou semi solide conditionné dans la tête de distribution 15.In the embodiment of the figure 9 , the assembly 1 comprises a first container 90 and a second container 91, each surmounted by a pump or a valve. The dispensing head 15 which caps them is able to control the simultaneous actuation of the two pumps or valves in response to a pressure exerted on the bearing surface 22 of the dispensing head. The dispensing head is also in accordance with any one of the embodiments described with reference to the figures 3-5 , 6A-6B , 7A-7B , or 8 . With this embodiment, it is possible to dispense a mixture of a base composition, itself formed by mixing two products packaged separately in each of the containers 90 and 91, and a product in solid form. or semi solid conditioned in the dispensing head 15.

Dans la description détaillée qui précède, il a été fait référence à des modes de réalisation préférés de l'invention. Il est évident que des variantes peuvent y être apportées sans s'écarter de l'invention telle que revendiquée ci-après.In the foregoing detailed description, reference has been made to preferred embodiments of the invention. It is obvious that variations can be made without departing from the invention as claimed hereinafter.

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  1. Dispensing head (15) equipping, or intended to equip, a container (2, 10, 90, 91) containing a first product (P), particularly a cosmetic or care product, the said dispensing head (15) comprising a passage (16) opening onto at least one product outlet orifice (17), the said passage (16) passing through a cavity (20) situated upstream of the outlet orifice and in which a second product (21) in solid or semi-solid form is placed, so as to be in contact with the first product (P) when the latter is dispensed via the said passage, the said cavity (20) having an opening (17, 24) accessible, from outside the said head, via at least one moving element (23, 100, 101, 102, 104) articulated on a chassis (4) of the dispensing head about an axis (A), characterized in that the moving element (23, 100, 101, 102) can move with respect to the said outlet orifice (17).
  2. Dispensing head according to Claim 1, characterized in that the moving element (23, 100, 102) can move with respect to a portion (30) of the said passage (16), the portion being situated downstream of the cavity (20).
  3. Dispensing head according to either of Claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the moving element (23, 101, 104) is intended, at least in the rest position, to stopper the said opening (17, 24) in a sealed manner.
  4. Dispensing head (15) according to any one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that means, particularly in the form of baffles (71), reducers, or breakers, are provided between the cavity (20) and the outlet orifice (17) so as to encourage the mixing of the first product (P) with the second product.
  5. Dispensing head (15) according to any one of Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that means, particularly in the form of a grating (29, 103), are provided between the cavity (20) and the outlet orifice (17) in order to hold the second product (21) in solid or semi-solid form back inside the cavity (20).
  6. Dispensing head (15) according to any one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the moving element consists of a lid (23) articulated on the said dispensing head (15) or of a valve (101) which is made to open by pressure.
  7. Dispensing head according to any one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the said cavity (20) is formed at least in part by the moving element (100, 101, 102).
  8. Dispensing head according to any one of Claims 1 to 6, characterized in that it comprises a first element (102) which can move with respect to the chassis (4) about an axis of articulation (A) and a second element (104) which can move with respect to the said chassis (4) and with respect to the first moving element (102), the said second moving element (104) comprising the said outlet orifice (17).
  9. Dispensing head according to Claim 8, characterized in that the second element (104) can move with respect to the said chassis (4) along an axis (B).
  10. Dispensing head (15) according to any one of Claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the second product (21) in solid or semi-solid form is contained inside a perforated housing (80) carried by the moving element (23) and intended, when the moving element (23) is in the closed position, to be housed in the said cavity (20).
  11. Dispensing head (15) according to any one of Claims 1 to 10, characterized in that it is shaped in the form of a push-button (15) capable of allowing the actuation of at least one dispensing element (13), particularly of a pump or of a valve.
  12. Dispensing head (15) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second product (21) is in the form of a solid compress, a gum, a loose or compacted powder, a gel or an element covered with a membrane which can burst under the pressure of the first product, or dissolve upon contact therewith, or is contained, for example in the form of a powder, inside a porous support, particularly an open-cell or semi-open-cell foam, a woven or a nonwoven or a frit.
  13. Packaging and dispensing unit (1) comprising at least one container (2, 10, 90, 91) containing a first product (P) and equipped with a dispensing head (15) according to any one of the preceding claims.
  14. Packaging and dispensing unit (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the container is equipped with a dispensing means (13), particularly with a valve or with a pump, that its dispensing head (15) is intended to operate.
  15. Packaging and dispensing unit (1) according to Claim 14, characterized in that the first product is contained inside a reservoir (2, 10) formed inside the container (10) and delimited at least in part by a flexible-walled pouch (2) or a piston (50).
  16. Unit (1) according to Claim 14, characterized in that it comprises two containers (90, 91) each containing a first product and each equipped with a dispensing means, particularly with a pump or with a valve, the said dispensing head (15) being capable of causing the simultaneous operation of each of the dispensing means.
  17. Unit (1) according to Claim 14, characterized in that the container consists of a deformable-walled bottle or tube.
  18. Unit (1) according to any one of Claims 11 to 17, characterized in that the second product (21) in solid form contains at least one cosmetic or care active ingredient, particularly vitamin C, vitamin A or kojic acid.
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